15 MIN QUICK CORE | Intermediate Pilates

Hello! Today's Pilates class is a Quick Core Workout. 15 minutes of Intermediate level core work where we utilize the Small Pilates Ball to find that deep Ab burn! Class Breakdown: T-Zone Activation: 1 minute We start the class spending 1 minute activating and finding our T-Zone. In Pilates, the Core muscles are commonly referred to as the ‘T-Zone’. For most people, when they hear the phrase ‘use your core’ it doesn't actually assist in making the connection and activating the correct muscles. The use of ‘T-Zone’ however, helps to create a visual picture, allowing you to make a better connection and understanding of the muscles that should be engaged. So why ‘T-Zone’? Well, if we imagine a horizontal line drawn from one hip bone to the other, that represents the top of the T and signifies our deep abdominal muscles. Then a vertical line beginning at the pubic bone, running up to meet the horizontal line, creates the bottom of the T and a visual of our pelvic floor. Core Exercises: 13 minutes 1. Ab Curl 1 + Ab Curl 2 Tabletop 2. Hold Curl + Inner Thigh Squeezes 3. Toe Taps + Arm Squeezes 4. Bicycle Legs with Ball in Hands 5. Bicycle Legs with Figure of 8 6. Pendulum + Inner Thigh Squeeze 7. Double Leg Lowers + Ball between Legs 8. Hundreds Prep + Hundreds 9. Crouching Pike to Plank 10. Plank + Knee Taps with Ball 11. Plank Hold 12. Ab Curl + Oblique Curl over Ball Stretch Out: 1 minute We finish with a gentle stretch out. This workout pairs well with my playlist SOFT PILATES BANGERS on Spotify if you would like some background music as you move. Find me on Spotify @PILATESWITHJAYDE Thank you for joining me & enjoy the class. Jayde x DISCLAIMER It is advised that you consult a health care professional before starting this workout. If you feel pain during the workout, you should stop. By doing these exercises and following this video, you understand that Pilates With Jayde will not be held responsible for any injury or loss you may suffer as a result of this workout video.